Piedmont took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Acalanes, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Piedmont Highlanders had just enough and edged out the Acalanes Dons 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Highlanders have posted since May 1, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Will Parker, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. Markos Lagios was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Piedmont and bumps their season record up to a perfect 2-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Acalanes, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Piedmont will venture away from home to face off against Albany at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Acalanes, they will head out to square off against St. Ignatius College Preparatory at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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